"Mother Hubbard clause" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Mother Hubbard clauses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Mother Hubbard clause (plural Mother Hubbard clauses)
  1. (law, business, finance) A provision in an oil and gas lease or other instrument that extends the lease to include lands not specifically described in the lease. Categories (topical): Business, Finance, Law
    Sense id: en-Mother_Hubbard_clause-en-noun-FKideM1d Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: business, finance, law

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